Line Size

[oneshot]

Ok I was thinking of going to lighter Line. I have some Reels with 6# Test, some with 12# Test and some with 30# Test all Mono I change once or twice a year.

Drags work fine on my Reels but the other day I was fishing for Trout by the house. The water is very clear where I can see fish and use to use 2# Test for Trout because I was told I had to but here I was using 6# Test and doing just fine. I go fishing for Channel Catfish and most the time catch 2-5 pound fish my 12# Test line would be fine but I put my Rods in good Holders and might not be paying attention, look up and the Rod just dancing.

So I see no reason changing like my wife says why fix something that an't broke?

Oh I do this Deer hunting shot many Deer using 20Ga. and Slugs keep thinking of improving but will still use 20Ga. Maybe I'm getting too old for change.

 

oneshot

[fishinwrench]

2 hours ago, oneshot said:

shot many Deer using 20Ga. and Slugs keep thinking of improving but will still use 20Ga. Maybe I'm getting too old for change

Too smart is more like it.    Nothing anchors a deer RIGHT NOW, and eliminates all that crawling around looking for specks of blood in the leaves nonsense like a slug !

[MOPanfisher]

Why change something that is working well.  Slugs are deadly used within their and the shooters range.  6# line is a good all around line.  I use a lot of it.  Some heavier on casting gear etc.  I think you are right in the zone Oneshot.

[Gavin]

Buy yourself a spool of light fly rod tippet and attach it to your 6lb test. Some of the finer tippet sizes have a thinner diameter, and more strength than typical 2lb mono.